Educate Myanmar's Youth: Fund 3 Scholarships

In response to the challenges faced by refugee students from Myanmar in pursuing higher education, through the funding provided by this platform, 14 displaced, undocumented Masters students in Northeast India were provided with funds that helped break down barriers to education access. These students, who have been displaced multiple times and have experienced many challenges related to the instability in Myanmar are now closer to achieving their academic and career goals, thanks to your support.

Key Achievements

Educational Progress: 14 students have successfully enrolled in master’s programs in diverse fields such as English, Business, Political Science and Social Work. All students have already completed their first semester with excellent academic performance, gaining high Grade Point Average (GPAs) and distinguishing themselves through hard work and learning in their third language. 

Financial Assistance Provided: Your donations have helped cover essential expenses, including tuition fees, textbooks, and living costs. In the first semester, many of the students faced unexpected costs associated with their course, including hospital and transport costs. Your donations enabled us to cover those costs and provide them with security. 

Stories of Impact

Your generosity has helped transform the student’s futures. For example, Ma May (a pseudonym) is from Hakha in Chin state, Myanmar pursuing a Master’s degree in Political Science. Part of her course included field travel to a remote part of the Northeastern state of India where she is studying, and the donations from this fundraiser enabled her to join her peers in the data collection exercise, and contributed toward her overall grade for her first semester. Ma May eventually wants to use her degree to rebuild the political infrastructure in her home state once the conflict is over, and support women and girls to exercise their rights freely. 

Salai Cung (a pseudonym) was eager to start his Masters degree in Business after living in a refugee camp on the India-Myanmar border for two years. In the first semester, he fell ill with Typhoid, and needed to be admitted to hospital immediately. Your donations helped pay for his medical treatment and ensured that he was able to continue with his studies after he recovered. 

Continuing need 

As the students have completed their first semester, our goal is to:

• Support the 3 partial scholarship students to receive a full scholarship stipend over 2 years.
• Provide additional funding to support the families of the refugee students.
• Ensure students have access to medical support and opportunities to develop their learning through academic activities.

To achieve these goals, we will continue to rely on your generous support. Every contribution brings us closer to empowering these students to achieve their educational goals, keep them safe and secure, and help them remain motivated to pursue their studies and to reach their full potentials. If you’d like to continue supporting this initiative, please consider:

• Spreading the Word: Share this update with friends and family who might be interested in supporting.
• Make Another Contribution: Every donation, big or small, makes a difference.

On behalf of the students and our team, thank you for believing in this cause. Education is a key long-term initiative needed to build Myanmar’s future beyond the conflict, and your continued support for these students will contribute to a brighter future for Myanmar.